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EJ58 TWP

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

292,504 mi
Last recorded292,504 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 TWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 292,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 232,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 232,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 193,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,972 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR TYRE: INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW AND SUFFERING IRREGULAR WEAR

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NO EXPOSED CORDS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR TYRE: INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW AND SUFFERING IRREGULAR WEAR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NO EXPOSED CORDS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wiper blades poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,026 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM - HEAVILY DETERIORATED WHERE MIDDLE AND REAR SILENCERS CONNECT

NSR PADS APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR PADS APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS - INNER PAD SENSOR BEING CUT BY DISC, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,723 miles

NSR TYRE - OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED / SCRUBBED

OSR TYRE - OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED / SCRUBBED

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,864 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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EJ58 TWP is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ58 TWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ58 TWP registered?

EJ58 TWP is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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